Life ¦ Flamingo candles melt crowd - January

 

So unless you've been living under a rock recently you'll have probably heard everyone talking about the Flamingo candles melt crowd box. For £10 a month you receive 8 wax tarts. I personally really love this idea and this is my second box and I'm just as impressed as I was with my first. I think it's a brilliant way to try out new scents which you wouldn't typically pick out so without further ado lets talk about what's inside.

 

I'm going to end on a high note so I'm going to mention the only one I do not like first Whiskey it's a very heavy intense scent when I opened the box it was all I could smell. It smells very similar to whiskey without that alcoholic scent to it. The rest of the melts in the box I really like Crystal mountain water and Pink denim are really fresh scents which I would have in no way picked out usually however I am really loving them, Baby powder does what it says on the tin and it literally smells so similar to baby powder I'm kind of amazed.

 

Cinnamon and Mandarin is a beautiful warm cinnamon scent with a little bit of a sweetness to it from the mandarin. I do feel like if you have trouble with candles giving you headaches this one is likely to cause you trouble. Also from the BARE range is Orange and lemongrass which is just the most beautiful fresh citrusy scent. It is just so perfect for after a little bit a cleaning spree.

 

Finally we have the two sweeter scents in the box, in my opinion coconut is much more like vanilla coconut and is an incredibly sweet scent. Although I do really love it I feel like I'm probably only going to be able to burn it for a very short amount of time. So the final scent in this box is Strawberry jam which smells identical to the Body shop strawberry scent which is one of my all time favourites. I cannot wait to burn this one and it will definitely the first one I burn out of this eight.

Do you get this subscription box? I'd love to know your opinions.

 



Blogmas ¦ Day 8 - Flamingo candles melt crowd

The first post I saw about the Flamingo candles melt crowd subscription box I knew that I had to subscribe. I actually did subscribe a couple of months ago but I had to cancel my subscription before I received my first box. I decided it was time to bite the bullet and get the December box as I love a good Christmas scent. I've only actually tried out one melt but I cannot wait for next months box as I love them. You actually get a free burner with your first box which I think is a lovely idea as if you are just starting out with candles it's perfect. In each box you receive 8 melts. Some scents are box exclusives and some are from the permanent line which is something I'm a little concerned about as I really don't want to fall in love with a box exclusive melt.

 

With each box you also get a 20% off code for the month and dues to the fact that it is Christmas I also received a little flamingo tree ornament.

 

So onto the scents ...

 

Black tea and almond - I've actually got this one burning now and it smells incredible it's a very clean scent with a very slight sweetness to it. If you like scents like Yankee beach walk you will probably like this one.

 

Cinnamon sticks - I love a good cinnamon candle. This one is very spicy and warming however I feel like it's a little sweeter than your average cinnamon scent which I personally love.

 

Mulled Wine and berries - This one is a very warming spic berry scent. One thing I love about this one is that the berries seem to cut through the spice a little meaning it isn't to intense and head ache inducing.

 

Christmas pudding - I'm seriously amazed by this one they have that Christmas pudding scent so spot on it's unreal. I love all the sweet foody scents however it is nice to have foody scents sometimes that aren't really in your face sweet. I can't quite put my finger on what is taking away that super sickly sweetness that most Christmas pudding candles have however there is definitely something.

 



Black cherry - Yankee's black cherry is one of my all time favourite scents so when I opened the box to find this one I was very happy. It is almost identical to the Yankee equivalent which is fab as this one is actually a box exclusive. If had to find a difference I would say Yankee is a little tiny bit sweeter although I feel like it's very unlikely that I'd actually be able to tell the difference.

 

Vanilla Milk bottles - This one really strangely reminds me of a car my mum used to have when I was little which means I adore it as to me it smells very nostalgic. I thought this one was going to be a very sweet vanilla scent however it's actually quite fresh, which I think is nice in a vanilla scent as you don't find it often.

 

Asian pear and plum - In the wrapper I am not keen on this at all I feel like it smells a lot like washing up liquid. I may feel differently when I burn it however I'm definitely not sure.

 

Mistletoe - Again this is another one I'm not really sure of I'm not a fan of florally scents and to me this one smells quite floral. I'll definitely give it a go however I can definitely see this one being passed onto my mum.

 

Overall I am definitely impressed by this box and I will definitely be carrying on my subscription.

 



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Beauty ¦ October favourites

So October is over and it's basically Christmas. Today's it's time for my October favourites. This month I've been turning to some old favourites as I didn't buy much at the start of the month.

 

Starting of with the only non-beauty product in this months favourites I have the Muji Berry tart candle. This smells so beautiful, it's sweet however it isn't over powering and sickly. I've also found that it has burnt so cleanly (candles that burn unevenly are one of my pet hates) For £3.50 I didn't expect the quality and I really wished I'd picked up more scents.

I really love Revlon as a brand in general and the Primer, shadow and sparkle palette in the shade Metropolitan is no exception. The lid shade reminds me a lot of Mac patina shadow and the glitter is absolutely stunning. The shades in here are all well pigmented and blendable and have a good 6 hours wear without primer and a good 9 with primer.

 

Gosh's CC cream is something I can only use when I'm tanned as I have it in a pretty dark shade. Every time I wear it I absolutely love it. The formula is incredibly hydrating so it doesn't cling to any dry patches. It leaves the skin looking glowing and healthy as well as natural without compromising on coverage. On a good skin day I can easily wear this with no concealer.

 

 

I wasn't expecting much from the Ps love lip liner in 09 however I'm so impressed. It's a stunning mauvey browny pink shade which works nicely under nude lipsticks to darken them a little. It isn't a chalky liner and although it's not moisturizing it doesn't feel like it is drying my lips out either. For £1 I definitely need to go and pick up more shades.

 

Soap and glory thick and fast is a very different mascara for me. If you read my blog regularly you will know that I am a huge fan of Benefit They're real which offers pretty dramatic lashes. In comparison this mascara is a lot mor natural however I've been really enjoying wearing it on a day to day basis. The formula is also pretty nice and leaves the lashes nicely separated and lengthened, however just a side note it is definitely not cry proof!

 

Finally for my October favourites I have the Perricone MD Chia serum. This is something I would have never purchased myself as it's so god damn expensive however I have fallen in love with it. It's helped clear up the dry sin on my face and bar larger breakouts around that time of the month my spots have cleared u considerably. I've also found it's really helped combat my oily nose. A little side note despite the fact that it's expensive I've been using this bottle for about two months and I'm not even a quarter of the way down yet so a little definitely goes a long way.

 

 

 



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Beauty ¦ July favourites

So it's the end of July which means one thing! It's monthly favourites time. I'm not going to say how fast time is going but wow! I've got quite a mixed bag this month so I'm going to get on and talk you through each product.

 

Soap and glory heel genius -

 

This isn't one of those products which I would have gone out and picked up from boots however I found it at the bottom of my big box of beauty products after receiving it in the big Soap and glory set at Christmas. However since it's meant to be summer I decided I should probably take a bit more care of my feet. This has made them super soft and it smells like peppermint.

 

Yankee Orange splash -

 

This was a gift off my lovely friend after I did her prom makeup and I absolutely love it. It's not quite as intense as some of Yankee's other fruity scents which I like as I find sometimes when burning them in my bedroom with the door shut it can get a little intense. This is really citrus-y but still lovely and sweet. I urge you all to go and smell it!

 

Maybelline colour tattoo in Permanent taupe -

 

I've actually been using this in my brows this month. I've been finding that some of my brow products seem to be a little too warm for me at the moment. I'm not sure whether this is because my skin is a little more tanned than usual. This is a super cool toned medium brown so I decided to give it a go in my brows and I really like it. They are lighter than I'm used to but the shade matches my hair colour well.

 



 

Topshop lip velvet in Blood orange -

 

This was one of those random no research purchases to make my feel unique order over £10 so I could get free shipping. This is the most amazing orange toned red which dries matte on the lips. In terms of lasting power it's not quite as long lasting as the Bourjois rouge edition velvets however it does last well over the 6 hour mark. The only thing I find is that if you apply a layer that is too thick it can look really strange and it begins to fall into the lines of the lips.

 

Rimmel Rita Ora nail polish in Neon fest -

 

I think this may be one of the brightest nail polishes I own. It's a neon medium pink shade and I absolutely love it. The formula is lovely to paint with and it dries pretty quickly or a normal nail polish. I get around 3 days wear out of it before it starts to chip but for me that's no problem as I change my polish so often.

 

Superfacialists Vitamin C cleansing oil -

 

I am really loving cleansing oils at the moment and this one is no exception. Once again it smells like oranges (I sense a theme in this favourites) It removes makeup really well even stubborn mascara like They're real. It leaves the face feeling clean but not stripped.

 

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Beach matt sat spray -

 

In the past couple of months I've been really embracing my natural wavy mane and this I brilliant on the days when it needs a little help. I find a lot of salt sprays leave the hair sticky or crispy which I'm pretty sure is something no one wants. This bottle has a really fine spray meaning that it doesn't collect in patches in the hair and it dispenses the product really evenly. If you've got crazy wild hair like mine and you want to enhance the natural wave in it I'd highly recommend this.

 

 



Beauty ¦ February empties

I've actually finished quite a lot this month, it's been one of those months where things have run out on me without any warning. We've got quite a lot to get through today so i'm going to stop wittering on and get on with it. 

L'oreal Nude magique blur cream - Repurchase: Most likely

This is a really nice more affordable version of Benefit's porefessional, I don't quite like it as much but due to the Benefit one being almost £25 I don't use it everyday so it's nice to have an alternative. It's not quite as blurring and smoothing as the porefessional but it works well for an everyday basis. 

L'oreal True match foundation - Repurchase: Yes

This is my all time favourite drugstore foundation, I wasn't the biggest fan of it when my skin was on the more oily side however now it's a little more combination it's just stunning. I haven't actually got round to repurchasing it yet however I need to get on and pick it up. 

Seventeen Stay time concealer - Repurchase: Yes Yes Yes 

This is another of my all time favourites this is just the best drugstore concealer I've ever used. It's super high coverage whilst not being cakey or drying. You won't need to hear me talk about this if you're a regular reader as i'm a little obsessed. 

Collection Lasting perfection concealer - Repurchase: No! 

I hate this stuff, it's been sat in my stash for ages and i've just decided it's time to let it go. I find it so drying and I find it cakes so badly no matter where I put it on my face. 

The Body shop Camomile cleansing butter - Repurchase: Probably 

This is really lovely and it's super effective for removing makeup with. It makes the skin feel really clean without feeling stripped. Due to it being a butter it makes the skin feel beautifully moisturized. It's definitely a good one and it's brill if you've got dehydrated skin. 

Lady Gaga Fame eau de toilette - Repurchase: I already had a back up bottle. 

I love this stuff so much I asked my mum to buy me a backup bottle for christmas as it's just amazing. It's a quite sweet scent however it has a little hint of musk so it cuts through the sweetness and balances it. 

The Body shop Strawberry body butter - Repurchase: Not this scent 

I mentioned when the shower gel in this scent was in my empties that I'm not the biggest fan of the strawberry scent. I really like the body shop body butters and I will continue to purchase them for the foreseeable future. 

Soap and glory Whipped clean Shower butter - Repurchase: Yes 

This stuff smells amazing, I reviewed it //Here//  I love it so much and it smells amazing. It doesn't stop me moisturizing on top but it does help and adds a little moisture so if I am in a massive rush I can skip moisturizer. 

Yankee Candle Sparkling cinnamon - Repurchase: LE christmas scent

I really liked this but I'm in no massive rush to pick it up again, I like the cinnamon scent but it's not something that I'd burn at this time if year however I may pick up another cinnamon scent next christmas. 

Beauty ¦ February favourites

I know everyone says this but how is it the end of february already, I can't quite believe it's almost my birthday it feels like it was only christmas two minutes ago. I've got quite a lot of favourites this month so i'm just going to get on with it! 

The first favourite this month is something I wouldn't usually include but I've been burning it so much I had to. Yankee Black cherry is a really nice and fruity and a little sweet. It's a really lovely scent for people who are fans of sweet scents. 

Soap and glory Butter yourself  is the perfect moisturizer for in a morning as it smells really fruity and sinks into the skin. It's actually motivated me to moisturize in the morning as it smells so good. I was super excited when I spotted the new Maybelline colour tattoos in boots the shade Creamy beige is such an amazing everyday base colour. I'm really enjoying using this one however it still hasn't overtaken my favourite mac paint pot. The Clinique cheek pop in berry pop is something I've been reaching for pretty much everyday for the past 3 weeks. It's a really beautiful bright pink however on the cheeks it gives a super natural pink flush. 

The new Collection nude bronze eyes uncovered palette is really amazing for the price, the quality is stunning and the shades are really lovely. Pigmentation wise the only shade I was a little disappointed with was the darkest brown however all the other shades are stunning and aren't overly glittery which is something I find a fair amount of drugstore eyeshadows have too much glitter in them.  L'oreal Nude magique blur cream is a really nice alternative to benefit porefessional. It's not quite the same and it doesn't blur pores as effectively this being said it does still work really nicely and helps smooth out the skin. If you aren't willing to splash out for porefessional this is lovely however for me it's brill so I don't have to use porefessional all the time. 

The final three products I have are lip products Mac brick o'la is amazing for transitioning from the colder months into spring as it's a really brown toned red so it's not too vampy but still a bit darker than your average red. Topshop lolly is a gorgeous sheer bright pink however i'm not going to talk about it too much as i'm not 100% sure but I think it's been discontinued but it's a lovely hydrating very sheer pink shade. The final product in this months favourites is the Soap and glory lip lacquer in the shade charm offensive. This is a little sticky when it's first applied but once it sets down it's going nowhere and it hangs around all day. It feels nice and hydrating on the lips and once the stickiness has gone it feels really comfortable. 

Maybelline creamy beige, Clinique berry pop, Mac brick o'la, Topshop lolly, Soap and glory charm offensive.